Research on Biomass Recycling for Supercapacitors
We are seeking motivated and curious students to join an exciting research project focused on sustainable energy materials and environmental innovation. This project explores the use of biological recycling methods to convert agricultural waste—specifically pineapple stems or others—into amorphous carbon materials for application in supercapacitors. Supercapacitors are key components in next-generation energy storage systems due to their rapid charge–discharge capabilities and long cycle life, with applications ranging from renewable energy systems to electric vehicles.
Research Focus:
Conversion of agricultural waste into functional carbon materials
Fabrication and characterization of amorphous carbon
Investigation of electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) performance
Sustainable materials development aligned with global environmental goals
What You Will Gain:
Hands-on experience in advanced materials research and laboratory electrochemical techniques
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge renewable energy technologies
Potential contributions to scientific publications
Who Should Apply:
Students with backgrounds or strong interest in materials science, chemical engineering, environmental science, physics, or related fields are encouraged to apply. English proficiency in writing is required. Prior laboratory experience is welcome but not required—enthusiasm and commitment to research are essential. If you are interested in contributing to sustainable technology and gaining valuable research experience, we invite you to join our team.
Application Information: Please contact us with your CV and a brief statement of interest. Additional details will be provided upon inquiry. We look forward to working with passionate students to advance green energy solutions.
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- Field: Engineering
- School: National Dong Hwa University
- Organizer: Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Period of Apply: 2026/05/01-2026/09/30
- Term: 2026/05/01-2026/12/31
- Fee: The student will receive a stipend between min NTD12,000 and max 15,000 per month, equivalent to USD400 to 500 per month as of 2025/05/08. The total amount would be the monthly stipend x months of internship. This amount covers the fees to the university and the living expenses of the student. The fees to the university shall be paid one time upon registration, which includes registration (NTD800) and utilities (NTD1,000 per 10days x days/10 of internship) and dormitory (about ~NTD2,5000 per month x months of stay).
For a 3 month internship with the maximum stipend NTD15,000, for example, the total amount the student will receive is NTD45,000 (NTD15,000 x 3). The administration and utilities fees sum up to NTD9,800 (800 + 1,000 x 90/10), while the dormitory fee is about NTD7,500 in total. The sum of all the fees is about NTD17,300 (~38% of the total amount received). The remaining NTD27,700 (~62%) is for the student's living expenses in 3 months. That is, the student shall have about NTD9,000 per month for food, transportation, utilities and others. This is enough to maintain a basic living style for a single person in this area. If the student needs to support his/her family with this financial source, he or she would find it difficult to live here.
The ''regular'' cost for //food and transportation// in the area of Dong Hwa University, for a single student //eating out// mostly, is expected to be NTD7,000 to 14,000 per month, depending on the living style of the student. Monthly utilities (electricity, water, laundry, etc.) for a single person ranges from a few to quite some hundreds.
- Contact Person：YIJIA (Jerry) CHEN
- Email：yjchen@gms.ndhu.edu.tw